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Broncos’ long, winding coaching search began and ended with Sean Payton: “This was the opportunity I was interested in”

Sean Payton signaled his intent in more ways than one on Sunday, Jan. 29.

The longtime New Orleans Saints head coach turned FOX analyst broke down the upcoming conference championship games on the air in the morning sporting a conspicuous orange tie and pocket square.

Broncos colors.

During his time in the Los Angeles studios, he also took a more tangible — and much quieter — step toward the next chapter in his career path. Payton that day jumped on Zoom for his unofficial second interview with Denver, this time with controlling owner Rob Walton and owner Carrie-Walton Penner.